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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454078003321

Titolo

Metal ions and neurodegenerative disorders [[electronic resource] /] / editor, Paolo Zatta

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New Jersey, : World Scientific, c2003

ISBN

1-281-95608-2

9786611956080

981-279-669-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (538 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ZattaPaolo

Disciplina

616.80471

Soggetti

Metal ions - Physiological effect

Molecular neurobiology

Nervous system - Degeneration

Neurotoxicology

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents               ; Preface              ; List of Contributors                           ; Chapter 1. Metal-Catalyzed Redox Activity in Neurodegenerative Disease                                                                             ; 1. INTRODUCTION                      ; 1.1. Redox-Active Transition Metals in AD                                                ; 1.2. Aggregation of Amyloid-B and Amyloid B Protein Precursor/Amyloid-p-Linked ROS Production

1.3. Iron in Neurodegenerative Disease                                             1.4. Iron-Mediated Oxidative Stress in Parkinson's Disease                                                                 ; 1.5. Manganese and Parkinson's Disease                                             ; 1.6. Antioxidant and Transition Metal Homeostasis                                                        ; 1.7. CuZnSOD Mutations and Familial Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis                                                                        ; 2. CONCLUSIONS

Chapter 2. Metals Distribution and Regionalization in the Brain                                                                      1. TRACE ELEMENT DISTRIBUTION IN NORMAL HUMAN BRAIN                                                          ; 1.1. Aluminum Iron Copper and Zinc Distribution in Normal Human Brain Sites in Relation to Age                                                                                                     ; 1.2. Aluminum                    ; 1.3. Iron                ; 1.4. Copper                  



; 1.5. Zinc

2. TRACE ELEMENT IMBALANCES IN NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES                                                                2.1. Aluminum Iron Copper and Zinc in Alzheimer's Disease                                                                ; 2.2. Factors Affecting the Final Results                                               ; 2.3. Aluminum Iron Copper and Zinc in Parkinson's Disease

2.4. Aluminum Iron Copper and Zinc in Western Pacific Parkinsonism-Dementia                                                                                  2.5. Aluminum Iron Copper and Zinc in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis                                                                          ; 3. FINAL REMARKS                       ; Chapter 3. The Olfactory Pathway as a Route of Entry of Metals into the Brain                                                                                    ; 1. INTRODUCTION

2. ANATOMY OF THE OLFACTORY SYSTEM

Sommario/riassunto

Numerous studies have established a clear connection between neuronal oxidative stress and several neurodegenerative diseases, with consequential damages to lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, etc. In addition, several modifications indicative of oxidative stress have been described in association with neurons, neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques in Alzheimer's disease, including advanced glycation end products and free carbonyl oxidation.  Oxidative damage and antioxidant responses are now well characterized, but sources of damaging free radicals are yet to be fully understood. Evidences



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910633961503321

Titolo

Facial nerve palsy : a practitioner's guide / / edited by Pratap Sanchetee, Kirti Sachdev, R. Rajeswari

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : IntechOpen, , 2022

ISBN

1-83969-159-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (84 pages)

Disciplina

616.87

Soggetti

Facial paralysis - Treatment

Facial paralysis - Diagnosis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introductory Chapter: Bell's Palsy -- 2. Medical System to Evaluate the Seventh Cranial Nerve through the Main Facial Mimic Muscles -- 3. Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Patients with Facial Expression Asymmetry and Synkinesis with Botulinum Toxin Type A and Monofilament Mesothreads -- 4. Reanimation of Mouth Corner with Free Gracilis Muscle Flap -- 5. Management of Bell's Palsy with Phototherapy.

Sommario/riassunto

The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient's quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell's palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this book, experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of 7th cranial nerve paralysis, along with surgical options.